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Seb's Handyman Services

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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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We Specialise In Leaving Your Home With A Delicate Touch Inside and Out The Interior And The Exterior Whether We're Wallpa...
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CANI LONDON LTD offers Painting & Decorating service we are based in London and cover a number of areas across uk
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Nemo Group UK is a trusted provider of commercial and residential painting and decorating services in London. With over 10...

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26 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Stephanie M

Start Date: Immediate

repair and plaster kitchen walls. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior d...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Mariana C

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: floor tiling, plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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16 May

Ceiling | Artexing

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Sunil S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Need to Artec 1 sq m bath roof which was damaged by leak from flat above Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many ce...

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08 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Brijesh P

Start Date: Immediate

Full skimming of all walls and ceilings of the house except kitchen walls. Total 3 rooms - 2 double, 1 single, hallway upstairs and down, small WC, inside cupboards on stairs and under-stairs, medium ...

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26 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Nathan H

Start Date: Immediate

Install new 600x600 dune supreme tiles in existing grid Labour only. Price per sqm would be ideal. Total job is 1026 sqm. Quotes have to be in today so would need to know rates urgently. Thanks

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19 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bracknell - RG42

Enquiry from: Ross R

Start Date: Immediate

Need artex matching or whole room artex again matching original

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12 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Isabel S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, We have recently moved into a new house and looking to renovate our dining room. It has artec ceiling which we want smooth, and a wall feature that will require removing and smoothing over...incan...

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20 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Alexandra R

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering Kitchen Livig room dinning room

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12 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

Please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . I sent a photo by what’s app on 14th May but I am unable to do a video call to show y...

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11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Marlow - SL7

Enquiry from: Jill D

Start Date: Immediate

down stairs cloakroom and under stairs cupboards plastering following a leak are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking ...

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01 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . i sent a photo by what’s app on 14th may but i am unable to do a video call to show y...

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12 May

Interior work | Plastering

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Immediate

Rendering of two walls on an extension plus a few extra bits

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29 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Melinda S

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for 3 artex ceilings to be skimmed.

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04 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

artex ceiling repair to lounge. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceilin...

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07 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Harvey L

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

i have cracked ceiling around 30 cm water damage needs a panel replaced and plaster are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to hav...

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10 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: Immediate

Replastering or skimming one room and ceiling approx 3 x 3. Want to get rid of historic water ingress staining and get walls ready for redecorating. Will take advice on best approach to room.

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29 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Zia A

Start Date: Immediate

A portion of the ceiling plaster has come off in the living area.

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Carl R

Start Date: Immediate

Master bedroom needs skimming ahead of redecorating.

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Shabila B

Start Date: Immediate

Front room ceiling, I will need someone to show me different designs before I can decide.

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27 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Roger W

Start Date: Immediate

lobby and toilet, ground floor. blistering from rising damp and raining in. (all now cured and dry) total area 3m x 2.40m. also may be making good after new fitted fireplace installed.

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2024 can be very different depending on the type of work that you require to have performed in your house. 

A plaster is used to serve a number of purposes when applied on a solid surface. It seals rough brickwork or stonework, it provides a smooth surface for the application of paint, the smooth surface offers a clean and wipeable finish, it’s used to repair holes and cracks in existing plasterwork and lots more. With all these benefits, it’s little surprise more and more home and property owners are looking to have their properties plastered. If you’re also considering taking on this task, then you’d probably want to know exactly how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into wall plastering costs to help you make the best informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

As you may have expected, the cost of charged by plasterers is dependent on a number of factors. These factors include the dimension of the room, accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size or reputation of the company. Several plasterer professionals charge a daily rate or a average room size. They know the approximate area that they can cover in a day and charge accordingly. Typically, plastering walls from scratch for small rooms will cost within the range of £600 to £700 with a duration of 2 to 3 days, while mid-sized room should cost in between £650 to £1000 with a completion time from 2 to 4 days. Lastly, for a large room, you can expect to incur about of £1000 to £1500 and can be completed within 4 days.

The table shows the kinds of job that Plasterers usually do and the regular price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.

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The average price
of a Plasterer in West Drayton is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in West Drayton £563-£863
Artexing in West Drayton £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in West Drayton £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in West Drayton £525-£805
Artex Removal in West Drayton £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

What types of plastering are there?

There are several different kinds of plastering. ‘Dot and dab’ refers to a base layer of plasterboard which is attached to a wall using ‘dabs’ of adhesive. ‘Floating’ is a technique where a backing or undercoat plaster is applied to walls. ‘Skimming’ or ‘reskimming’ refers to the very thin final decorative layer of plaster.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

can you plaster over artex?

Can You Plaster Over Artex?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.

✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!

✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.

Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.

how much does it cost to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard on your ceiling is a cool way to modernize your property. Over the past couple of decades, there has bee an increasing number of trends associated with plastering of both walls and ceilings such as rounded edges and textured plaster. However, in recent times, home and property owners are now looking to install more of sharp edges. If you’re planning to plaster your ceiling, you’d probably want to know just how much this project is going to cost. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a rough estimate of ceiling plastering costs.

There are a plethora of factors the can influence the price of plastering your ceiling. These pricing components includes the following:

✓ Size. As you would have expected, the larger the job, the more the overall cost. However, the price per square metre will reduce which means that the cost of plastering a small ceiling space will cost more per square metre than the cost of plastering a larger ceiling space per square metre.

✓ Materials. We have a wide range of plasterboard available in the market. If you need a fire retardant, acoustic or other types of specialist plasterboard, you can expect to pay higher than standard plasterboards.

✓ Location. Just like many other home improvement projects, the cost of plastering ceiling varies greatly throughout the UK. Places such as London and the South East have the highest prices due to the high standard of living as well as greater demands.

In general, to plaster a ceiling (small 2 m x 2 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £200 to about £300. Also, to plaster a ceiling (large 5 m x 6 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £400 to about £600. The average plasterer’s daily rate (including material) is about £180 to £300 and ceiling plastering cost per square metre ranges between £20 to £40.

What is artex?

Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.

Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.

how to plaster a ceiling?

How To Plaster A Ceiling

Generally, plastering is a very tricky and time consuming job which usually require lots of efforts and practice to get right - with that in mind it gets even a lot trickier when it comes to ceiling plastering.

However, when you’re able to acquire the right know-how as well as tools, ceiling plastering can be completed by any confident DIYer enthusiast without the need to call in a professional. However, if you lack the needed confidence to pull off this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a trustworthy professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ceiling plastering process.

You’ll need the following materials to get started: plaster, mixing bucket and paddle, plasterer’s float, plasterer’s towel, bucket trowel, protective gear, bucket of clean water and wide brush.

✓ Prepare the area. When it comes to plastering a ceiling it’s almost unavoidable to leave a mess around and no matter how you do it, your plaster will drop on the floor. Therefore you have put drop sheets on the floor, cover the furniture and put thing you don’t want to get dirty out of the way.

✓ Prepare the ceiling to be plastered. Sand down the uneven patches on the ceiling. Once done, wash the ceiling with a sponge and warm soapy water while also removing all cobwebs as well. Leave the surface to dry once completed.

✓ Mix the plaster or buy a premix plaster. To mix the plaster, simply use equal parts of plaster and water for mixing the plaster,

✓ Plaster the ceiling. Apply a little quantity of plaster to the edge of your trowel and try to spread it in rows to do the job without much hassle. Ensure that the thickness of the coat is thin and even throughout the application. The rough edge of the trowel should be used for the spreading as it’ll help you create scrapes or scratches in the plaster.

✓ Sand the surface

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Plasterboard or drywall is simply gypsum plaster covered from both sides by thick paper layers. It’s known to be a highly versatile product used on both interior walls and ceiling as a result of its numerous advantages. This popular material in residential buildings can be designed to be fire resistant, humidity resistant and noise resistant. They have a low impact on the environment, while also being quite easy to repair and perfect to hide stuffs from plain sight. Most home and property owners in the UK have this material installed in their space as despite the multiple benefits, they’re also quite affordable. However, if you’re thinking about installing a plasterboard on your ceiling, one challenge you’re likely to face is determining the appropriate plasterboard thickness to incorporate as this make or mar your entire project. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the right plasterboard thickness for ceiling so as to help you make an informed decision moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, let’s consider the size of the plasterboard sheet. The standard plasterboard sheet size is 120 cm in width and within the range of 180 cm to 360 cm in height. These sizes are designed to provide the much-needed support to the standard stud spacing which is 160 cm. Depending on the manufacturer, plasterboard can be in four different widths. Now talking about the thickness, there are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard - 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. The sizes of plasterboard for ceilings are 9.5 mm or 10 mm. Most individuals tend to assume that the thicker the plasterboard the better, but this is absolutely false. A thicker plasterboard will only stick harder to the ceiling which will make it hard to seal joints if required.

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Also referred to as drywall, plasterboard is a panel that features an inner layer of gypsum and spread between facer as well as backer paper. It is mostly incorporated in the construction of both interior walls and ceilings. Plasterboard can be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant. Due to these reasons and also the fact that it’s very easy to install and very affordable, plasterboard is a very popular choice when it comes to interior walls and ceilings.

One of the major issues that most homeowners face when fitting plasterboard is the thickness required to make the project a long lasting one. But not to worry, we got you covered! If you’re about to install plasterboard for your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In general, the standard plasterboard sheet size is 120 cm in width and within the range of 180 cm to 360 cm in height. These sizes are designed to provide the much needed support to the standard stud spacing which is 160 cm. Depending on the manufacturer, plasterboard can be in four different widths.

Now talking about the thickness, there are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard - 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. The sizes of plasterboard for ceilings are 9.5 mm or 10 mm. Most individuals tend to assume that the thicker the plasterboard the better, but this is absolutely false. A thicker plasterboard will only stick harder to the ceiling which will make it hard to seal joints if required.

Plasterboards are a great noise insulators which can also reduce disturbances from other activities. As a result, for walls, size of plasterboards that’s considered appropriate for walls is 12.5 mm or 13 mm.

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